Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations, Criminal Investigative Division, and various field offices across the United States will allow you to continue your education while gaining practical job experience using applications and processes. Becoming oriented with automation and analysis of existing and evolving computer technology and cybersecurity to meet mission requirements and satisfy stakeholder needs. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
To be eligible for the Pathways Internship Program applicants must meet below eligibility: Must have accepted enrollment OR be enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) on a full- or half-time basis (as defined by the institution which they attend) in one of the accredited educational institutions: public or private high school; state-approved home school; technical or vocational school; 2-year or 4-year college or university; graduate or professional school; or postsecondary home school curriculum In addition to meeting the above eligibility you must also meet the following minimum qualification for the respective grade(s) in which you are applying: GS-03: You qualify for the GS-03 level (starting salary $27,434.00) if you possess the following: Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study. GS-04: You qualify for the GS-04 level (starting salary $30,795) if you possess the following: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. Preferred degree categories: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Forensics, Computer Engineering, Computer Networking, Information Technology Note: The degree does not have to be related to the position/series; however, to be eligible the candidate must meet the agency developed and OPM qualification standards for the position. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Students must maintain student eligibility and enrollment throughout the duration of the appointment (Applicants must be actively enrolled at an accredited institution). Applicants that have graduated or will graduate prior to the completion of the program are ineligible to participate without proof of future enrollment in an accredited university. Program Completion and Conversion Eligibility: Program participants may be converted, without a break in service, to a term, career or career conditional appointment upon completion of program requirements. To be eligible for conversion, Student Trainee must: Successfully complete academic course of study. Complete a minimum of 480 hours of work experience under the Internship Program; (USSS may waive up to 320 hours of the 480-hour requirement for non-competitive conversion when an Intern has completed 320 hours of career-related experience AND has demonstrated high potential by outstanding academic achievement and exceptional job performance) while enrolled as a full-time or half-time degree or certificate-seeking student. Meet OPM qualification standards for the position to be converted. Maintain acceptable performance under the agency's approved performance management system. Receive favorable recommendation for conversion from Supervisor. It is important to remember that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the agency will decide to opt for conversion.
The selectee will serve as a Student Trainee (Cybersecurity) in the Office of Field Operations, United States Secret Service. Typical work assignments include: Receiving classroom and on-the-job training in carefully selected assignments to develop the knowledge and skills of a Student Trainee (Cybersecurity). Completing training assignments that embrace the principles, concepts, regulations, and work processes fundamental to system security engineering. Performing developmental tasks assigned by the supervisor in the application of principles, procedures, and work techniques in actual operating situations such as computer systems, architecture analysis, and design; and assisting with reviewing and commenting on technical papers and contract submittals. Assisting higher graded technical personnel in identifying requirements for network connectivity; becoming familiar with cybersecurity orientation and with functions of customers; assisting with reviewing systems analysis to include feasibility studies for hardware and software specifications; and documenting recurring processes. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact mission critical support for investigative operations and the associated research and administrative functions of the Secret Service. This Student Trainee (Cybersecurity) position starts at a base salary of $27,434.00 GS-3 Step 1 or $30,795 GS-4 Step 1 with promotion potential to $44,786 GS-5 Step 10. The locality adjustment will be added to the base salary of the selected location. Applicants will only be considered for 1 location(s) based on the duty station selected at the time of application.